Definition of social climber
: one who attempts to gain a higher social position or acceptance in fashionable society
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From a very young age, Florence—social climber, businesswoman, grande horizontale, patron of the arts—perfected the art of filling the hours of her lovers.
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Back when people still read books instead of binge-watching Netflix, Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth was a cautionary tale for the aspiring social climber.
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The novel once again featured socialites, social climbers and high society’s help in the cast.
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Our research shows that from a psychological standpoint, social climbers fall into six basic personality types.
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His first wife, Ivana Trump, was similarly wary of social climbers and spies, and discouraged young Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric from hosting playdates at their lavish Trump Tower home.
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First Known Use of social climber
1894
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Definition of social climber for English Language Learners
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: someone who tries to gain a higher social position or status (such as by becoming friendly with wealthy people)
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